Sailing Timer

Former Member over 9 years ago

I've built a straight forward timer for sailing race starts.

https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/b5aead02-e9ba-40ee-a88c-1f67b8e43304

It vibrates every minute and emits a beep on signals (ISAF 5-4-1-0 sequence).
At the start emits an alarm, vibrates and then times up for the race duration.
The timer can be synchronised to the nearest minute, up or down.

It has two modes:

Standard mode: starts at 5 minutes.
Pursuit mode: allows offset to be configured. Main timer shows 5 minute sequence, offset timer shows your start.

I have the Fenix 3, so have only tested it on that. The other devices are tested in the simulator and should work in theory, but I'd be grateful for feedback from other watch owners.

Former Member over 9 years ago

Please add larger numbers, a rolling timer option and please make it vibrate every 30 seconds for the first three minutes, and then every 15 seconds until the last 10 seconds.

Hi Mike.

The numbers are in the largest on-device font already. I don't want to bloat the app by using custom fonts, so I'm afraid that is as large they will go.

The vibrate scheme you suggest is not something I want, and I don't want to complicated the app with custom notification schemes, so I won't be implementing that in the main app. However, I could implement that in a separate version, which you could download separately if you like? Or you can modify the code yourself - it's open source.

Former Member over 8 years ago

New Version

Just released a new version - 1.2.3 - no feature changes yet, but added support for new devices, as requested by many.

Former Member over 8 years ago

Team/Match Racing Timer

Can I change the regression timer to 3 minute starts for team racing, or 10 minute for match racing?

Former Member over 8 years ago

How can I find the app?

I just downloaded the app, but I don't know where it is on my forerruner 235...

CathrynLucy over 8 years ago

New version

Hi there, just wondering when your version with the gps will be put? Would love to use it next week hahahaha. No pressure or anything :P

ThomasJohnLynch over 8 years ago

Garmin 735XT

I've built a straight forward timer for sailing race starts.

https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/b5aead02-e9ba-40ee-a88c-1f67b8e43304

It vibrates every minute and emits a beep on signals (ISAF 5-4-1-0 sequence).
At the start emits an alarm, vibrates and then times up for the race duration.
The timer can be synchronised to the nearest minute, up or down.

It has two modes:
Standard mode: starts at 5 minutes.
Pursuit mode: allows offset to be configured. Main timer shows 5 minute sequence, offset timer shows your start.

I have the Fenix 3, so have only tested it on that. The other devices are tested in the simulator and should work in theory, but I'd be grateful for feedback from other watch owners.

WHAT A COOL LITTLE APP. Exactly what I need out on my sailboat at the Thursday beer can races. GOODBYE Ronston Starting watch!!!

Awesome job does exactly what you need, up and down key to sync the time. NICE JOB!

Joe638 over 8 years ago

Good app! Careful if notifications are on.

Love the app! Beware if you have notifications turned on coming from your nearby phone. A new notification of email or text message will pause the timer until the notification rolls away. Turn off notifications during a race or you'll be late for the start. I too would like to see the timer integrated as a field into my Sailing activity I created. Or let me swipe to an average speed or instant speed field. Thanks for your effort!